RIZAL FINAL RECITATION/ REVIEW

What mistake did Rizal make regarding the ages of the priests GOMBURZA?

• He underestimated their ages
• He overestimated their ages
• He confused their ages with dates
• He omitted their ages from the novel

How did Rizal intend to distribute copies of "El Filibusterismo"?

• Through official bookstores
• By smuggling them into the Philippines
• By sending them to Spanish authorities
• By distributing them in Europe only

What is Simoun's main motive throughout the story?

• To become a wealthy jeweler
• To gain influence as the governor general
• To rescue Maria Clara from the convent
• To plan a revolution and seek revenge against Spanish officials

Who is one of Simoun's recruits for the planned revolution?

• Crisostomo Ibarra
• Juanito Pelaez
• Paulita Gomez
• Basilio

What event causes Simoun to decide not to carry out the planned revolt one night?

• Maria Clara's death in the nunnery
• The discovery of his identity by the law enforcers
• A lack of support from his followers
• The interference of Father Salvi

How does Simoun plan to execute his revolutionary plot during the wedding reception?

• By planting explosives in government buildings
• By sending secret messages to his followers
• By giving an explosive gift to the newlyweds
• By assassinating the Guardia Civil lieutenant

How does the story conclude for Simoun?

• He successfully executes his plan and escapes
• He is arrested by law enforcers during the wedding reception
• He is seriously wounded and confesses his true identity to Padre Florentino
• He becomes a fugitive and lives out his days in hiding

What was Rizal's intention in annotating Morga's work?

• To criticize Morga's writing style
• To publish his own version of the book
• To create a critical work on the history of the Philippines
• To promote Spanish colonization

According to Ambeth Ocampo, why did Rizal choose to annotate Morga's work?

• Its rarity in its original Spanish edition
• Its biased accounts against the natives
• Its religious perspective
• Its focus on political events

According to Morga, what did the Filipinos build to protect themselves from crocodiles?

• Shields
• Fences with thick enclosures
• Traps
• Spears